Delozier leads Spikers

November 9, 2010

Athlete of the week achievement: Delozier had 17 assists in a Lady Spikers' win over Central Mountain in the District 6 semifinals. Also, she had 43 assists and led Altoona to the District 6 Class AAA championship title over State College.

Season update: For the week, Delozier had 60 assists, 16 digs, 14 kills, six service points and four blocks. She also recorded her 2,000th career assist as Altoona is preparing for the PIAA state championships.

Coach Karan Price's quote: "She is an outstanding volleyball player, who has worked extremely hard to establish herself as one of the best setters in the state. As our setter, Adena is our court leader."

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Tippet-Wertz

Favorite subject: English

Favorite movie: "The Hangover"

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite song: "Need you now" by Lady Antebellum

Outside interests: Skiing, hanging out with friends, reading and wakeboarding

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State volleyball

Pro athlete most admired: Megan Hodge

Best athletes I ever played with: Altoona's Bailey Sinai and Stephanie Dodson

Best athlete I ever competed against: Dover's Sammy Strusbaugh

Most influential people on my athletic career: Cherie Snyder and Coach Price

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning districts three years in a row

How I got my start in volleyball: I started playing in fourth grade at St. Johns.